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FoleyFoley, Minnesota
Skip as a base. Foley is a 15-minute detour from St. Cloud for the Brickhouse Cinema and county courthouse; 30 minutes is enough.
Foley is the seat of Benton County, a small farming town of about 2,600 people. It has one cinema, a handful of local eateries and no hotels. Most travellers use St. Cloud or Milaca for lodging and pass through Foley on Highway 23.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airports
- STC · MSP
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Foley911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Benton County Sheriff+1 320 968-7201
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Foley, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyFoley is a quiet small town with very low crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 320 968-7201 Benton County Sheriff
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSTC St.
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café$2–4
- Budget bedMotel in St. Cloud (double room), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel in St. Cloud (double room), a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel in St. Cloud (double room), a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- STC St. Cloud Regional Airport (About 15 min west by car; limited commercial flights.) · MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (About 1.5 h south on I-94 and Highway 23.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Foley: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
8 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
7 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
9 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. Foley is walkable (the main block is a few minutes across), but there is no public transit. Taxis from St. Cloud are available but expensive.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
St. Cloud
goDoor to door: 15 min
Highway 23 west, 15 min
Larger city with dining, shopping and the Munsinger Gardens.
Little Falls
goDoor to door: 30 min
Highway 25 north then Highway 27 west, about 30 min
Charles Lindbergh's boyhood home and the Minnesota Fishing Museum.
Sauk Centre
goDoor to door: 40 min
Highway 23 west to I-94 west, about 40 min
Sinclair Lewis's birthplace; the Sinclair Lewis Interpretive Center.
Alexandria
goDoor to door: 1 h
Highway 23 west to I-94 west, about 1 h
Runestone Museum and Lake Agnes.
Walker
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Highway 25 north to Highway 371 north, about 1 h 15 min
Gateway to Leech Lake; fishing and resorts.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
St. Cloud
15 min west; chain hotels, motels and a few B&Bs.
Milaca
About 20 min north on Highway 25; limited options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 (no bed)
- Mid
- $80–150 (no bed)
- High
- $150+ (no bed)
Trip budget
| Motel in St. Cloud (double room)1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Gas (round trip from St. Cloud)1 × US$5 · About 30 km round trip. | US$5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$31 |
| Trip total≈ US$168 per person per day, bed included | US$336 |
2026 estimate in USD; no bed costs included because there are no hotels in Foley.
Prices of common things
| Brickhouse Cinema ticket2026 estimate. | $5 (check) |
| Coffee at a local café | $2–4 |
| Lunch special at a diner | $8–12 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No hotels in Foley — book in St. Cloud or Milaca.
- Highway 23 can be icy in winter; check road conditions.
- Brickhouse Cinema shows only one screen; check the schedule ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Benton County Sheriff
- +1 320 968-7201
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- Benton County Sheriff+1 320 968-7201
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- St. Cloud → Foley, car: about 15 min, no public transit
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- Where is the cinema? — Where is the cinema? (where is the cinema)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Foley. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for Brickhouse Cinema with showtimes and ticket link.
- Eat pages for the two or three local restaurants in Foley.
- Drive route with winter-condition notes for Highway 23.
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